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March 2, 2026 A major new study conducted by ICES McMaster for Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario (PGLO) warns that Ontario ...

The Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW), a grassroots forum for supporting efforts to manage the care of individuals living ...

Toronto, ON – October 3, 2025 — More than 130 clinical experts from across Ontario have come together to define the ...

August 1, 2025 When Peter (a pseudonym), a retired professional, entered the Geriatric Day Hospital at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ...

July 25, 2025 When Todd (a pseudonym), a 76-year-old retired hydro worker, began experiencing memory issues, he and his family ...

July 18, 2025 When a 95-year-old woman living in a retirement home began experiencing frequent falls, paranoia, and rapid cognitive ...

July 16, 2025 As dementia prevalence rates continue to increase across Ontario, clinical leaders are taking bold steps to prepare ...

July 11, 2025 As Canada braces for a demographic shift where one in four citizens will be over the age ...

July 11, 2025 When a professional driver in his early 50s began experiencing memory and language difficulties, his life—and ...

June 30, 2025 When an 80-year-old man arrived at the hospital after two falls in 48 hours, his condition raised ...

June 13, 2025 In a compelling example of the power of specialized geriatric care, a frail elderly woman living alone ...

Article submitted by the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario In honour of World Delirium Awareness Day which occurs ...

Dignity of Risk Symposium

April 29, 2026

PGLO is pleased to co-host a pan-Canadian one-day symposium for clinicians, managers and researchers who are interested in implementing a dignity of risk program or innovation.
World Delirium Awareness Day Events Across Ontario

March 11, 2026

Delirium is a medical emergency that impacts older adults significantly. March 11, 2026 is World Delirium Awareness Day. Regional Geriatric Programs across Ontario are hosting a range of educational activities to spread the word about delirium and support recognition and response. Check out events and resources offered by our partners.
Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well Discussion Forum – February 2026

February 25, 2026

On February 25, 2026 the Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW) held a province‑wide open forum for Ontario Health Teams, Primary Care Networks, Specialized Geriatric Services and and community partners working to support older adults and care partners. Co‑facilitated by PGLO and the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health, the new format focuses on shared learning, real-world innovations, and cross‑sector conversations that support older adults and their care partners.